Chelmsford County High School for Girls: 11+ guide
Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS) is a leading Essex girls’ grammar admitting via the CSSE test, with outstanding academic outcomes.
Bespoke / Consortium
120
~10 applicants per place
1906
Exam format
CSSE Maths and English test, taken once for the Essex consortium.
Subjects tested
Catchment & admissions
Priority distance areas applied at offer stage.
Qualifying score & how hard it is
Standardised CSSE total; among the most competitive in Essex.
Preparation timeline
CSSE-style Maths and English preparation from Year 4–5, finishing with timed papers.
Frequently asked questions
Can one CSSE test cover Chelmsford and Colchester schools?+
Yes — the CSSE test is sat once and can be used to apply to several participating Essex grammars, subject to each school’s own criteria.
Figures here are indicative and for planning only — admissions arrangements change each year. Always confirm the latest details on Chelmsford County High School for Girls’s official admissions page.
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